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N547 CCF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

172,881 mi
Last recorded172,881 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 CCF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 172,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high hand brake travel

Fail 21 Jul 2011 172,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high hand brake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2010 161,408 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 161,408 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 150,259 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 150,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jul 2008 140,426 miles

Both rear lower wishbone bushes perished

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer pipe clamp missing

Slight oil leak from offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 22 Jul 2008 140,426 miles

Both rear lower wishbone bushes perished

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer pipe clamp missing

Slight oil leak from offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 27 Apr 2007 131,916 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 131,866 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 126,073 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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N547 CCF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 139,886 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N547 CCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N547 CCF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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